Change the Course, a first of its kind initiative, is going strong after 10 years.
Our Story
2014

National Geographic, Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) and Participant Media pilot Change the Course, a campaign designed to motivate people to pledge to conserve water, and promises for every pledge made to return 1,000 gallons of water to the Colorado River Basin.


10
Corporate Partners Engaged
10
Projects Supported
2B+
Gallons Restored
2016

Building off the success of the Colorado River Basin pilot campaign, Change the Course expands to a nationwide initiative. Now led by BEF, the initiative hits the marks of engaging and inspiring over 250,000 individual to pledge to conserve water.


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Corporate Partners Engaged
20
Projects Supported
5B+
Gallons Restored
2017

The US Water Alliance awards the US Water Prize to Change the Course at the One Water Summit in New Orleans. The award celebrates innovative and sustainable approaches to water management.


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Corporate Partners Engaged
40
Projects Supported
10B+
Gallons Restored
2021

Change the Course launched a partnership with Coors Seltzer in Canada, developing a portfolio of on-the-ground water projects that help sustain healthy, reliable rivers, lakes and wetlands across Canada.


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Corporate Partners
130
Projects Supported
28B
Gallons Restored
2024

Change the Course continues to be a platform for sponsors to address their water footprints, support on the ground water projects, and engage their stakeholders in water conservation and restoration.


100+
Corporate partners
473
Water projects supported
59B
Gallons Restored